Cherry Garden School
41 Bellenden Road, London, SE15 5BBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Cherry Garden School is a special school in Southwark for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 115 schools in Southwark. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 June 2015, report published 25 June 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 December 2024
Pupils at Cherry Garden School receive the highest quality of care and education. No stone is left unturned to ensure that pupils' physical, emotional or developmental needs are met in full. Whatever these needs, staff work effectively to enable pupils to succeed. The school's high expectations help pupils to achieve the very best outcomes. One of the strongest aspects of the school is the relationships with pupils and their parents and carers. These highly positive relationships are one of the school's cornerstones of its success. They help to ensure that behaviour is impeccable. In addition, adapting how the curriculum is taught to meet each pupil's individual needs is the essence of the school's provision. Pupils receive this high-quality education because the curriculum is carefully designed. Pupils benefit from expert teaching and strong links with their families. This has a positive impact on pupils' outcomes and happiness. Pupils enjoy school a great deal.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
18 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
112 pupils on roll, with places for 113
Schools near Cherry Garden School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuke School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | Not published |
| Haymerle School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| Spa School Camberwell | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| Treasure House (London) CIC | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 8.4 |
| Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community special school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Ms Kelly Hawker
- Phone
- 02072374050
- Address
- 41 Bellenden Road, London, SE15 5BB
- Local authority
- Southwark
- URN
- 100881
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.